Kitchen Porter - Growhq

Reporting to: Head Chef
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: €14.15–€15.15 per hour (depending on experience)
Location: GROW HQ, Waterford

GIY is an award-winning social enterprise dedicated to creating a movement of people connected to real food. Organic, fresh, local, seasonal food grown in living soil.

GROW HQ, the home of GIY, opened in 2016 and features a multi-award-winning farm-to-fork café, organic farm shop, organic training gardens, and a regenerative farm located at Curraghmore Estate.

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. This is a permanent, full-time position supporting our daytime café service and seasonal evening service.

The role will primarily involve working Wednesday to Sunday, with occasional Tuesday shifts during busier periods.

Operational Hours

Tuesday – Prep Day (occasional shifts)
Wednesday – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Friday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Saturday – 8:00am – 8:00pm (extended evening service during July & August)
Sunday – 8:00am – 4:00pm

Job Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen and wash-up area.
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required.
• Receiving, checking, and putting away deliveries.
• Supporting the chefs and wider kitchen team throughout service.
• Following all food safety, hygiene, and cleaning procedures.
• Assisting with end-of-day cleaning and closing duties.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive team player with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable following instructions and working independently when required.
• Previous kitchen experience is an advantage but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Benefits & Perks

We believe in looking after our team and offer a range of benefits from day one, with additional perks and long-term rewards as your time with us grows.

Immediate Benefits

• 10% staff discount in our retail store.
• Free staff lunch on every shift.
• On-site parking.
• Access to complimentary growing, cooking, and wellness courses (subject to availability).
• Flexible working arrangements where operationally possible.

After Successful Completion of Probation

• Company Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Death in Service Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Wellness Programme.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Sports Club Membership support.
• Paid volunteer days within the community.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Enhanced paid sick leave based on length of service.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with a one-page cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the criteria above and confirming that you are applying for the permanent, full-time Kitchen Porter position.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.15-€15.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Are you resident in Ireland?

Experience:

• Kitchen: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Kitchen Qualification (required)
• Drivers License (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person